Ministry Name

Meeting Day

Meeting Time/Place

Assimilation: This ministry is responsible for helping new members get committed to Christ and connected to the ESC community. This ministry includes New Member Orientation and efforts to encourage new members to grow spiritually by participating in ESC discipleship and service opportunities.

Scheduled As Needed

Barnabas Ministry: This ministry is responsible for receiving new members at worship services and facilitating their transition into the church community.

2nd Thursday

6:30-7:30pm
3rd Floor Conference Rm

Bone of My Bone (B.O.M.B.) Marriage Ministry: A ministry of excellence that will teach couples God's perfect will for marriages. This will be done by ongoing ministerial efforts, including regular meetings, small-group interactions and inter-ministry involvement.

Check bulletin for meeting dates and times

Main Campus

Business Enterprise: This ministry strives to improve the overall economic strength of the church and the community by identifying and informing the congregation of products and services offered by business owners who are members of the Eastern Star Church.

Not currently meeting

Children's Ministry: A ministry seeking committed volunteers to nurture God's children here at Eastern Star Church, to grow them from the inside out. It is a ministry who's focus is seeing the children grow in Christ.

1st Sunday, 3rd Sunday and 4th Sunday at all three locations

Chronicles: Responsible for providing informational and inspirational newsletters to the Eastern Star congregation and the community.

Monday
following the first Sunday

6:00-8:00pm
1st Floor Conference Rm

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Ministry: This ministry promotes the sharing of the gospel with the deaf and hard of hearing community. Meetings are for trained interpreters. Watch for information on future training sessions.

Check bulletin for meeting dates and times

Rm 201A

Disciples of Christ Choir: Teens responsible for singing praises to the Lord during worship services.A teen must be in Teen Ministry to participate.

Monday

7:30-9:30pm
Main Sanctuary

Girl Scouts: Education and service ministry for girls focused on developing good citizenship and Christian character.

2nd & 4th Monday

6:15-7:45pm
Rm 105

Greeter Ministry: To provide a warm friendly atmosphere to all, especially our first time visitors/guests. Our Ministry is an organized way to help visitors and members feel welcome when they enter into the house of the Lord.

1st Thursday in the month Jan-Mar-May-July-Sept

6:30 pm

Higher Power Prayer Support Ministry:

Thursday

6:30pm
JEWEL Human Services Bldg

JEWEL Ministries: This ministry is responsible for sales and distribution of sermon recordings. Our production staff records (audio cassettes, video tapes and CDs) sermons preached at the regular Sunday services, bible study and special events such as revivals and conferences. It includes radio, television, prayer line, and tape ministries of the Eastern Star Church.

JEWEL Prayer Line Partners Ministry:

Saturday and
Sunday

Sat: 6:00-7pm and
Sun: 4:00-5:00pm
Prayer Rm

JEWEL Prayer Line Partners Ministry (Team Meetings) Prayer Partners handle the prayer requests received during JEWEL Ministries' Television boardcasts.

3rd Saturday

11:00am-12:30pm
Prayer Rm

Joybelles: Children’s choir (ages 5 to 12) responsible for singing praises to the Lord during worship services.

Thursday (except the Thursday after the 2nd Sunday)

6:00-7:00pm
Main Sanctuary

Mass Choir: Combined men and women’s choir responsible for singing praises to the Lord during worship services.

Tuesday

7:00pm
Main Sanctuary

Men of Purpose: This ministry promotes the discipleship, fellowship, worship, and service of the men within the church.

2nd Saturday

8:30am-11:00am
Rm J306

Men of Standard - Choir: Men’s choir responsible for singing praises to the Lord during worship services.

Tuesday

7:30-9:30pm
Main Sanctuary

Missionary Ministry: Responsible for ministering to the needs of lost souls within the community.

2nd Monday

10:30am-12noon
Rm 201

Nurses Aid Ministry: Care-giving ministry to ensure the well being and care of the congregation.

1st Monday in the month Jan-Mar-May-July-Sept

6:30pm

Parking Lot Ministry: This ministry directs traffic and parking, while at the same time ensuring the safety of our church members and guests.
Ministry Contact: Vince Wesley vwesley@easternstarchurch.org

Scheduled as Needed

Pastor's Aid: This ministry is responsible for providing love, encouragement, prayer, and support for the Pastor and his family.

2nd Sunday

1:45-3:00pm
Rm J306

Pastoral Care Ministry:

Monday

6:30-8:30pm
Rm J303 A&B

Prayer Warrior's Ministry:

3rd Thursday

Rm J303A/B or J307

Puppet Ministry: A ministry of visual and audio puppetry designed to spread and teach the good news of the gospel to the children at Eastern Star Church. It is always seeking creative and committed members to grow the ministry. It uses original skits based on the scriptures.

Not currently meeting

Recreation Ministry: To develop a recreation program that will enhance the mental, physical, and spiritual development of each individual's needs that will be surrounded by a Christian environment.

1st Thursday in the month Jan-Mar-May-July-Sept

6:30pm

Reflections of God’s Glory Youth Dance Ministry: A ministry open to youth ages 7 to 18  that instructs youth in the area of dance-for-worship and ministers to the hearts of the congregation.  No formal training required.  Hiatus during summer months.  For more info call the ministry line at 591.5390, press 4, 1, 8.

Thursday

Sacred Dance Ministry: A ministry open to adult women and men that ministers to the hearts of the congregation through the expression of dance.  No formal training required; just a heart of worship.  For more info call the ministry line at 591.5390, press 7, 7.

Thursday
2nd Saturday

Security Ministry: The mission of this ministry is to provide a safe and secure environment for the members and guests of Eastern Star Church. To maintain the Security of the church buildings, offices, and equipment.

Scheduled as Needed

Senior Saints Ministry: To promote the discipleship, fellowship, worship and service of the senior men and women within the church.

3rd Saturday

10:00am

Servants in Action: This ministry promotes an organized approach to volunteer service within the church. Responsible for meeting the practical needs of our Church Family, Staff and Ministries by providing an organized approach to volunteering.  Volunteer service opportunities include special church events and administrative support. 

4th Thursday in the month. Jan-Mar-May-July-Sept and the 3rd Thursday in November

Sounds of Praise - Choir: Combined men and women’s choir, responsible for singing praises to the Lord during worship services.

Thursday

7:30-9:30pm
Sanctuary

Sunday Children's Church: Sunday worship service for children, 5 to 12 years of age

1st, 3rd and 4th Sunday

During 9:30am, 10:30am & 12noon Worship Service

Sunday Church School: Systematic Bible Study for all ages.

Sunday

Sunday Nursery: Christian child care for infants and toddlers (up to age 4) during the Sunday morning worship services.

Scheduled as Needed

Usher Board: This ministry is responsible for greeting the congregation and visitors, as well as to ensure order in and around the church.

3rd Monday

6:30-8:00pm
Sanctuary

Website Ministry: This ministry is responsible for glorifying God through the design, implementation and maintenance of the Eastern Star Church website.
Ministry Contact: Mary Brown
escweb@easternstarchurch.org

Scheduled as Needed

Women of the Word Ministry: This ministry promotes the discipleship, fellowship, worship and service of the women within the church.

2nd Saturday

8:30-11:00am
Sancturary

Young Adults: To promote the discipleship, fellowship, and service of young adults ages 19-35.

Sunday

10:15-11:30am J309 main

Youth Fellowship Night:This ministry is designed for students in grades 6th - 12th and combines safe and positive recreational activities along with youth sermons to help students move toward a deeper commitment in Christ.

Monday

6:00-8:00pm
Banquet Rm

Youth Bible Study: This ministry is designed for students in grades 6th -12th.  It is an interactive Bible study that makes the Word of God relevant to youth and gives them opportunities to learn the Word through role play, small group activities, games, and discussion.

7:00-8:30pm
Banquet Rm